Jose Parica has a long history of battles against compatriot and arch nemesis Efren Reyes. Animosity exists between the two great players. They've been playing against each other since Efren was a teenager. Amang claimed he won most of the time when they're playing outside tournaments, where Efren performs better than him.

Jose entered the US scene in 1978 where he had a decent finish at 9-12th in the World Open Straight Pool Championship. But after that, he had beaten other American greats like Mike "The Mouth" Sigel and Steve Mizerak. Two years later, he was in Texas when he beat Earl strickland, Kim Davenport, David Howard and Louis Roberts. In 1986, he beat Nick Varner to capture his first U.S. championship.

Jose retired briefly in the early 90s but resumed playing in 1996. The story was, his wife overheard someone saying that Efren Reyes was the best Filipino pool player ever, who can beat any fellow Filipino pool player, including Jose. His wife told him about that and that was enough to make him decide to play again.

After 1998 when he was named the Camel Player of the Year, but after that, his health transformed from good to bad. He was out of shape and he played poorly in tournaments.

He showed life again in 2000 and had been active in Tournaments from that year onwards. His big year was 2003 when his total winnings totaled $75,670. He won the Great Seminole Senior Open title and placed 2nd in the US Open that year.

Amang's weakness is his 9-ball break. He's not a flashy and creative player like Efren Reyes. His game is simple and consistent. He can run out balls very easily.

Jose Parica and Efren might be the Pinoy legends of the game, but they are not in their prime anymore. Django Bustamante and the other Pinoy pool players like Ronnie Alcano, Dennis Orcullo and Marlon Manalo might be the ones continuing the Filipino legacy. We've seen glimpses of their brilliance as of late.

2007 Winnings: $19,495.00

2007 Tournament Results:
$285.00 31st Derby City Classic Bank Pool Event

$1,400.00 7th Derby City Classic One Pocket Event

$1,725.00 7th Derby City Classic 9-Ball Event

$1,460.00 3rd place 2nd Annual Desert Dust Off

$3,800.00 3rd place Turning Stone Classic VIII

$1,000.00 17th place Gabriels Open Professional Players Championship

$3,000.00 5th place enjoypool.com 9-Ball Championship Mens Division

$350.00 7th place Hard Times Summer Jamboree 9-Ball Division

$600.00 4th place Hard Times Summer Jamboree One Pocket Division

$2,000.00 1st place Blaze 9-Ball Tour Stop

$500.00 17th place Turning Stone Classic IX

$2,500.00 9th US Open 9-Ball Championship

$875.00 9th place Reno Open

2006 Winnings: $33,597.00
2005 Winnings: $40,994.00
2004 Winnings: $25,926.00
2003 Winnings: $75,670.00
2002 Winnings: $53,695.00
2001 Winnings: $43,690.00
2000 Winnings: $16,050.00

References:
http://azbilliards.com/thepros/2000showplayer2003.cfm?playernum=41
http://www.billiardsdigest.com/current_issue/jan_04/index.php